Spectral studies of some hydroxy-derivatives of anthraquinones
Abstract
The u.v., visible, and i.r. spectra of several hydroxy-anthraquinones are discussed and the bands are assigned. These bands are compared with those of anthracene and anthraquinone. The band at 207 nm. is assigned to a n–σ* transition; the bands at 252, 272, and 326 nm. are assigned by measuring spectra in solvents of various polarities. The stability constant for the 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone–ethanol complex is obtained.